1998 GMC Safari Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 GMC Safari, 6% of the 89 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling approximately 70mph right front wheel came off with 21,000 miles on vehicle due to 5 bolts shearing off. Maintained control of vehicle. Took damaged parts to manufacturer & was informed that it was not their problem. Has all reports pertaining to bolts. Called hotline & left several messages.”
NHTSA complaint #839886, filed 1999-06“While traveling on the highway at705mph, front passenger's side wheel separated from the rotor because all five lugs, nuts, & bolts came off. Dealer has been contacted. Manufacturer was informed & declared not their problem.”
NHTSA complaint #836461, filed 1999-04“Rear passenger's wheel rim has a hole in it which enables air to leak out. Dealer contacted, and per TSB they can just fill hole with poxy. Repairwork done. Problem will still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #835531, filed 1999-04Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Safari
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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